The Hindu Munnani has expressed deep concern over the increasing illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals into Tamil Nadu. According to a statement, it said, “These individuals are entering the state through various means, including fake ID cards and other false documents, and are involved in anti-social activities such as drug trafficking.”
Hindu Munnani state president Kadeswara C. Subramaniam has demanded that the Tamil Nadu government take immediate action to identify and deport these illegal immigrants and has called for the establishment of a mechanism to monitor and prevent such infiltrations in the peaceful state.
It cited instances of Bangladeshi nationals being arrested in various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Tiruppur and Erode, and expressed concern over the potential threat to national security. It has urged the state government to take proactive measures to prevent such infiltrations and ensure the safety and security of the people of Tamil Nadu.
Warning: Illegal Infiltration of Bangladeshi Nationals in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu Munnani organization has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the increasing illegal infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals into Tamil Nadu. According to the statement, these individuals are… pic.twitter.com/4IHvClQOcd
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) January 2, 2025
Critics say, “Tamil Nadu is now a safe haven for all the criminals and lawbreakers; a lawless wild south where anything goes.” They cite that Assam and Delhi have already taken measures to conduct a census of immigrant migrants from Bangladesh and Rohingyas from Myanmar.
Earlier in October, Hindu Munnani in a statement said that in one month more than 20 Bangladeshi nationals were detained while trying to stay and get employment in Tamil Nadu. It demanded that the state and Central governments immediately implement the NRC.
ஒரே மாதத்தில் பங்களாதேஷைச் சேர்ந்த 20 க்கும் மேற்பட்டோர் கைது!
உடனடி தேவை தேசிய குடியுரிமை திருத்தச் சட்டம் (NCR)துரித நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கமா மத்திய மாநில அரசுகள்.!#HinduMunnani #Bangladesh #erodenews @CMOTamilnadu @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/BnxxbBPndD
— Hindu Munnani (@hindumunnani_tn) October 13, 2024
On October 5th, police arrested people from Bangladesh in Namakkal who had been staying illegally and working in Veesanam in Namakkal district. The arrested individuals are identified as Moullah, Kanif Hasi, and Islam Ashraf.
வங்கதேசத்தை சேர்ந்தவர்கள் நாமக்கல்லில் கைது#Namakkal #India #Bangladesh #chanakyaa
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Earlier in October, three Bangladeshis were arrested. During the probe, it was found that they came to India after killing a relative in their native state.
தமிழகத்தில் 3 பங்களாதேஷிகள் கைது
பங்களாதேஷில் உறவினரை கொன்று விட்டு வந்ததாக போவீஸ் விசாரணையில் தெரிகிறது pic.twitter.com/zlimVwPO3d— E Chidambaram. (@JaiRam92739628) October 1, 2024
In September last year, six illegal Bangladeshis were arrested in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. They had posed as workers from North India and applied for jobs at a textile company around 15 days ago. However, during an identity check, the company discovered that all six were Bangladeshi nationals.
6 illegal Bangladeshis arrested in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu.
They had posed as workers from North India and applied for jobs at a textile company around 15 days ago. However, during an identity check, the company discovered that all 6 were Bangladeshi nationals. pic.twitter.com/O1eTgOQk7X
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) September 27, 2024
In November last year, the NIA conducted raids at 55 locations in Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry. The NIA, in a statement, said, “In a big blow to human trafficking networks operating across 10 states and union territories, the NIA, in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and state police forces, conducted a comprehensive operation across multiple states in India on Wednesday morning. The operation aimed at dismantling illegal human trafficking support networks involved in the infiltration and settlement of illegal migrants across the Indo-Bangladesh border into India.”
It said, “NIA had arrested 44 middlemen who were part of a pan-India network of a human trafficking syndicate that facilitated the entry of Rohingya Muslims into India via the Indo-Bangladesh border and then helped them settle here in different cities.”
NIA said, “It has arrested 21 persons from Tripura, 10 from Karnataka, five in Assam, three in West Bengal, two in Tamil Nadu, and one each in Telangana, Puducherry, and Haryana. It has also recovered a significant number of identity-related documents, including Aadhaar cards and PAN cards – suspected to be forged; Indian currency notes with a total value exceeding ₹20 lakhs, and foreign currency amounting to 4,550 USD.”
In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court in September 2017, in response to a petition filed by two Rohingya immigrants seeking refugee status, the Union Home Ministry said, “Continuance of Rohingyas’ illegal immigration into India and their continued stay has serious national security ramifications and threats.”
On January 1, 2025, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told the media, “The textile industry in Bangladesh has virtually collapsed due to the disruptions there. Bangladeshi textile workers, primarily from the majority community, are now crossing into India, and many textile factory owners, especially in Tamil Nadu, are incentivizing this by offering low-wage opportunities.”
Critics say, “They help them get all documents including Ration card, Aadhaar, driving licences, voter ID, and other documents to ensure their illegal stay is sustained. They then take them to places to get them employment in industrial units, civil construction companies. The government has full knowledge of their stay and the agents, Muslims’ involvement just because of their votes.”
West Bengal is facing an exodus of Bangladeshi and Rohingya Muslims who migrate with their families (two or more wives) and multiple children. Their stay is a drain on Indian taxpayers’ money.
